Luxurious Black: Decorating Your Bedroom with This Elegant Hue

An all black room isn't for everyone, but this daring design choice can produce incredible results. Black walls work particularly well in bedrooms, creating a warm and inviting ambience that sets the mood for romance and helps you unwind at the end of the day. 

Black bedrooms may be an acquired taste, but it's well worth experimenting with a darker palette. Darker shades work well with natural wood tones and geometric wall art, helping you create a contemporary bedroom you can be proud of. 

Putting black bedroom ideas into practice requires careful planning. While black painted walls can make a room feel smaller, you can offset things with neutral accents and the right choice of furnishings. 

If you're uncomfortable with navigating the world of noir shades, a black-and-white bedroom is an easier design challenge. Monochromatic interiors are effortlessly stylish and easy to execute. At Tikkurila, you'll find an unbeatable range of black wall paint to help you turn your dreams of a black bedroom into a reality. 

Our Favourite Black Shades

Are you thinking about jumping in at the deep end and using jet-black shades to transform a master bedroom? Perhaps you're just looking for the perfect paint colour for a black accent wall. Whatever you've got planned, you'll find the perfect shade in our black paint range. 

A black wall doesn't need to be overwhelming. If you're looking for a softer take on a noir palette, think about using something like Duke X491. 

Softer than some of our other black paints, this hue is rich and sophisticated. If your bedroom receives plenty of natural light, this paint colour can be used liberally. If it doesn't, use it alongside white walls to create contrast. 

Because this paint colour has blue undertones, you've got a great starting point for introducing secondary colours. Think about injecting subtle notes of blue into your room with teal light fixtures and soft furnishings. 

If you're not afraid of using darker colours, a black paint like Milkyway V493 might be the way to go. This is one of our deepest blacks, with dark blue undertones making it a particularly dramatic choice. 

This stunning paint colour will work in any bedroom. Use it as the backdrop for an antique four-poster bed and vintage dressing table. Alternatively, work in your favourite geometric pattern to bring your bedroom into the 21st century. 

If this paint colour leaves your bedroom feeling a little dark, use a muted grey or neutral shade to lighten things up. If you don't want to incorporate a two-tone wall design, use a lighter hue to accent exposed brick surfaces. 

Searching for a softer take on black? How about Wrought Iron Y500? Although lighter than some of our other noir-inspired hues, it's perfect for creating a black bedroom. 

This muted black boasts subtle blue undertones, which will help create a more intimate interior. You can also take some inspiration from the undertones when introducing secondary colours to your interior. 

Because it's softer than some of our other black paints, you can be fairly liberal when decorating with this colour. If you're overhauling a smaller space, ensure you're using an off-white or light grey to pick out room trims and ceilings. 

Searching for a true black? Look no further than Midnight Y498. 

If you're not afraid of embracing a darker palette, there's no better paint colour for an all-black bedroom. Because this one is so dramatic, you'll need to be creative when putting together your bedroom design. 

Think about reserving it for colour blocking. You can use it alongside softer blacks, or combine it with greys and other monochromes. 

For a more contemporary interior, consider introducing more eclectic colour choices. Fiery orange colours, navy blues and vivid yellows will all work well alongside this as a wall colour. 

Licorice might look like a solid black, but there's a very subtle undertone of red in the mix. As such, this black colour is surprisingly warm, making it a fine choice for any bedroom. 

If you're using this one to overhaul your bedroom design, lean toward natural materials and red-infused accents to bring your space together. It'll work beautifully alongside dark hardwoods and leather upholstery, so consider spending a premium on the finishing touches. 

If your budget will stretch, think about swapping out carpets for hardwood flooring. Herringbone panels will work particularly well alongside this black paint. 

Style Trends that Work with Black Bedroom Walls

Black bedrooms can be tricky to pull off, but there are a few key design trends you can put to good use in your space. From colour blocking to the right choice of wall art, there are countless ways you can make an all-black bedroom work for you. 

White Painted Ceiling

This is one of the simplest style trends you can put to use in a black bedroom. By painting your ceilings white, you create instant contrast. 

Furthermore, white ceilings help compensate for a lack of natural light. You might have opted for jet-black walls, but a white ceiling ensures your room has a generous reflective surface. Admittedly, a white ceiling isn't going to bounce around much sunlight entering through your windows, so you'll need to be creative with pendant lights and table lamp choices. 

Use Geometric Patterns

Geometric motifs work particularly well in black bedrooms. If you've opted for all-black walls, geometric prints and textures can break up all that solid colour. They're also a welcome addition to more contemporary spaces. 

However, you can also turn to geometric motifs during the painting stage. If you're decorating a smaller space, solid black walls might prove too overwhelming. Instead, pair your black paint of choice with a more muted shade to create geo-inspired wall motifs.